Chiyo: Yay! Sorry it took a bit to upload this, I was busy ;-; but anway, we're back with chapter 10! :D So yeah I hope I don't let you guys down with this one .

Chapter 10

Late Night Date

Nothing was making sense to Ichigo, why was Ryou taking her out on a date?! Well sure he said because Moe wouldn't leave until he agreed, but there's got to be a deeper meaning! What was she missing?

Ichigo sighed as she sat down with her french toast. She didn't want tomorrow to come, she wanted to just sleep and skip tomorrow. She really didn't want to go on this date with him, but she wanted to find out what was up with him, so she kind of did want to go... She finished her food and washed the plates, thinking about what her date would be like. 'What about school and work and that weirdo Ransurot?' Ichigo thought. 'He's weird I mean who just stays outside of your window?! Other then Kisshu... Who's probably sitting in the tree right now but who stalks someone like that?! How did he know where I even lived?' With a heavy sigh, Ichigo traveled up to her room. "And Ryou asking me on a date? Psh, he's probably just going to make me work anyway." She said before changing into her pj's and curling up in a ball under her blankets.

Her alarm clock startled the redhead, making her quickly change and run to school. Again, almost late. "Ichigo! Did Ryou ask you on a date?!" Moe asked, grabbing her friends hands.

They started walking down the halls, Masaya not to far behind. "He just asked if I was free today... What did you do to him? He's not even Ryou!" Ichigo folded her arms, pretending like she still didn't want to go on this date.

"I told him a 'lil something." Moe smirked. "But hey, you should totally go out tonight with him!"

"Totally!" Miwa agreed. "It'll be great! You two are already arguing like husband and wife!"

"Don't even go there!" Ichigo yelled, putting her hands on her hips. "He starts all the arguments!"

Moe turned to Miwa. "See, they're perfect!"

"Ugh, I hate you guys sometimes..." Ichigo sighed, sitting down at her desk. "What did you tell him?"

Moe giggled, pulling her desk closer to Ichigo's. "I told him that you and I were talking and you said something about liking him and I know how he acts around you, it's obvious he likes you!"

'No he doesn't... Does he? That so can't be true... That's just weird... AND I NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT LIKING HIM!' Ichigo thought. "You're such a liar! I don't like him!"

Miwa just laughed in the background, listening to her two best friends argue. "Right, but I saw your face when you said you kissed him! You were totally happy!" Moe laughed.

".. NO I WASN'T!" Ichigo shouted, turning her back to Moe. "I didn't kiss him!"

"You said you did though!" Moe replied, not angry at all. She was having fun. She was actually hoping Masaya would walk by so he would get jealous, but they'd have time for that at the end of school. "You even told me!"

Miwa was laughing really hard while Ichigo's face went red. "Shut up!" Ichigo demanded, refusing to accept the fact that she DID kiss him. "Why did you even get Ryou to ask me on a date?!"

"Because. You. Guys. Are. Cute!" Moe giggled. It was hopeless, Moe would only say they were cute and nothing else, so Ichigo gave it up. The end of the day came and Moe and Miwa ran infront of Ichigo. "Where are you guys going?"

"I don't know. I was heading to the cafe..." Ichigo said, sighing heavily.

"Make him take you to the park!" Miwa said, looking at her blonde friend, Moe.

"Yeah! Or her house..." Moe and Miwa started talking amongst themselves as Ichigo walked off.

She was actually kind of scared. Sure, she's danced with him, kissed him, hugged him, and it wasn't even like her... And all of what happened was pretty much forced upon her! She was scared of where Ryou wanted to take her, and why he even asked her onto a take... And why she ACCEPTED the request. With a drawn out sigh, she walked in the cafe to see all the girls talking. "I heard Ryou's taking Ichigo out on a date!" Izumi giggled.

"Yeah, I mean I knew they liked each other but WOW!" Pudding yelled, running around on her ball.

Lettuce giggled, wiping a table. "And they are cute together!"

Mitsukie nodded. "I wonder if Ichigo's going to be working today, I'll take her shift if she needs it." She said to herself.

"No, I can do it, Mitsukie!" Izumi said, smiling. "You can cook with your crush~" She giggled and started walking towards a table.

"HE'S NOT MY CRUSH- watch out there's a pud-" Before Mitsukie was even able to finish her sentence, Izumi slipped in the puddle of water and fell on her butt. Everyone started laughing at her as Ichigo snuck into the changing room. "You okay?" Mitsukie asked, helping up her white haired friend. "That looked painful!"

Ichigo walked back up and started cleaning. Ryou walked out of the kitchen, making Izumi squeal and run over to him. "So! You're taking Ichigo out on a date?" She asked, standing in front of him so he coudn't walk away on her.

"Who said anything about that?" Ryou asked, folding his arms.

"Me!" Izumi giggled. "I have my ways of hearing things. But where are you taking her?!" Izumi always was a sap for her friends going on dates. She would always act like a little girl, but it was so cute that she would normally get her questions answered.

With a sigh, Ryou leaned against the wall. "Yes, it's true. Why do you want to know anyway?" His eyes were closed and he seemed slightly annoyed.

Izumi just giggled for a moment. Once she stopped, she pushed her white bangs out of her face, revealing her beautiful light purple and dark pink eyes. "Where are you going to take her?" She asked quietly as Ichigo was cleaning a nearby table.

"Nowhere." Ryou said coldly, pushing himself off the wall. "Get to work."

"Awe, way to be a downer!" Izumi folded her arms and turned her back to Ryou, who was walking to his room. She squealed and contiuned cleaning.

Work was busy as usual, and with Pudding not wanting to leave the cash register, everyone was very busy. "Ugh. Excuse me?" A voice called from behind Ichigo. "We've been waiting for a while."

Ichigo finished serving what was on her tray and ran over to the girls. "Hi! Welcome to Cafe Mew Mew, how can I help you?" She asked, her eyes closed and not really as happy as she sounded.

"About time." The girl on the right said, her red hair covering one eye.

Once the three girls ordered, Ichigo sighed heavily and ran around, giving everyone their food again. "It's been forever." The girl on the left said, snobbly and flicking her blonde, wavy hair over her shoulder.

"Oh don't worry. We can put on a show to get Ichigo in big trouble. If there's anyone that can hold grudges... It's us three." The middle girl said, her fingers interlocked and her chin resting on them. Her black hair made her face look even more evil then it already was. "We'll get pay back for her pouring parfaits on us." She said, glaring at Ichigo.

Ichigo walked over and placed the food in front of them and ran off before they could say anything. "Well that went great." The girl on the left said, sighing and slowly eating her pie.

Once most everyone was gone, the Mews were talking, waiting for the others to leave. "Uhh. Ichigo! We've been waiting!" The middle girl called, making everyone look at them.

"Ugh, they're so rude. They just finished." Izumi said, stepping forward. "Don't worry, Ichigo. You have a date tonight, so go ahead and get ready!" She ran over to the stuck up girls. "I'm sorry, I don't see you around here often." She started, only to have the girl stick their nose in the air.

"Come on, Becky." The Becky with black hair said, standing up as Ichigo ran into the changing room. "We're done here."

"Wow you guys are rude. Where are your manners?" Izumi said loud enough for the girls to hear as they were walking out of the doors.

The three Beckys just walked out of the cafe as Ichigo ran upstairs, her hair in pigtails wearing a light pink, plain t-shirt with blue jean shorts. Ryou walked down in his normal outfit and Izumi started to giggle at the two. At least the annoyance of the Beckys are off Ichigo's shoulders. The blondie and redhead exited the cafe together, although not holding hands, they were still cute. "So where are you taking me so late at night?" Ichigo asked, her head slightly down.

"You'll see." Was the only words that Ryou spoke. She was actually very nervous. She had no clue why. She always claimed to hate him, so why was she nervous? "Something on your mind?" Ryou asked, breaking the silence. His voice was calm, like he didn't know anything, but it was caring, like he did know. Which only confused Ichigo more.

"Um... I was just wondering why you decided to even take me on a date..." Ichigo said, looking down, her entire face red.

He just chuckled avoiding her question like normal. But once Ichigo noticed they were infront of some bushes. "Come on." He held out his hand to the redhead, waiting for her to take it. Ichigo slowly grabbed his soft hand and followed behind him as he took her through the bushes and trees, leading her to a big, sparkly pond from all the stars. It was beautiful, rabbits and deer were around the pond, a couple stray cats, and don't forget the cutest two, Ryou and Ichigo! They sat down near the edge of the water, still holding hands. "Well... With so many people around us all the time, how am I supposed to tell you?" He looked at Ichigo, who was looking at him confused. "I love you, I always have..." His voice was quiet and caring.

"R-Ryou..." Ichigo whispered. She wanted to yell at him and tell him he was being stupid. But after that dream she had, she knew that wasn't was she REALLY wanted to say. "I... I..." She couldn't spit it out. 'Oh my god no no no did I really convince myself I hate him?! Wait... Why do I even care?! Argh no you know you have some kind of feelings for him!' Ichigo sighed, not being able to even think straight, let alone say what she wanted to.

Ryou just stayed quiet until Ichigo turned her head away. "Ichigo, if you don't like me, go ahead and say it." He said, his voice was still quiet, still caring. And he knew she liked him. Hell, he knew she loved him.

"It's not that..." Ichigo whispered. "I just... Can't say it..." She sighed and lied on her back, staring at the stars. "I... I love you too..." Her voice was so quiet she could almost hear herself, but Ryou just smiled.

He lied on his back next to her, the two holding hands and looking at the stars. "You're quiet..." Ryou said, more of asking what was on her mind then stating the obvious.

"Huh? Oh! Well..." Ichigo just smiled at the stars. "This really made my day... Although my dad will want to kill you." She giggled, she still felt nervous about this entire thing.

"He already wants to kill me." Ryou chuckled, remembering back at Valentines Day.

The redhead rolled over onto her side, facing Ryou with a smile. "Ryou? Can I ask you something?" The blonde just nodded, although his smile was small, it was still there. "Um... It's pretty personal... But you seem really happy. Like this is the happiest you've been in a while... Why? Was there someone else that you loved?"

Ryou's aqua eyes just looked into Ichigo's milky brown ones. He didn't answer her question, but he didn't try avoiding it either. (Yes that makes no sense but don't yell at me yet XD) There was a moment of silence (no not because anyone died.. I could have worded that better oH WELL) before Ryou answered. "Yeah... But that was when I was a kid." His voice was almost cold, but he didn't want to be rude.

"O-oh. Do you still stay in contact with her?" Ichigo asked, not meaning to make things awkward if she did.

"No." The (really fricken cute) blondie closed his eyes. "She moved to America, but after she moved I never contacted her." He didn't really seem hurt or anything, but he was good- no great at hiding his feelings.

"I'll stop asking about her..." Ichigo's voice was somewhat worried and quiet.

"Ask away." Ryou said, one hand under his head, the other holding Ichigo's hand.

Although she regretted it, she did want to know more about her. Like why did she move, what was her name, what was she like, and what she looked like. "What was she like?"

Ryou chuckled at her question. "Shy and quiet. Easier said, she was a gamer." Ichigo giggled as he kept talking. "She was brave and very forceful... Much like the complete oposite of you."

"Hey!" Ichigo yelled, still laughing. "You're saying I'm not brave?!"

"What are you laughing at?" Asked, completely avoiding her question.

"Oh nothing. Maybe just the fact you like a gamer~" Ichigo teased, waiting for her normal glare. "Was she short?"

Ryou sighed, regretting ever telling her. "...Maybe..."

She just laughed even harder. "You're so weird, Ryou."

Ryou flicked Ichigo's nose, holding back a chuckle. "I'm not the only weird one."

Chiyo: heheheheheheheh *rubs hands together* hehehHEHEHEHEH- OKay I'll stop now...

Ichigo+Ryou: *has backs turned towards each other withs arms crossed*

Chiyo: I think I made them mad... Oh well! *throws arms in the air* heh okay so I know the ENTIRE chapter wasn't their date but I didn't have enough information on Ryou's past and my brain shit itself so I couldn't really think of anything like at all so I just threw in that at the end XD I also would have uploaded this late last night but there was a terrible storm that knocked out my internet for like 5 hours... I was not happy with that storm XD